Please note:
Tournament is open to all eligible teams on a first come, first served basis with preference given to those teams that have participated in the past year's tournament. Once divisions are filled, no other teams will be accepted. Please make note of the deadline date and entry fee information. All fees are due in US Dollars.
Mens Open Elite Division
$800 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: The Men’s Elite is our top division where the best of the best have competed for the past 33 years. Last year, the Seattle Bladerunners outlasted LA Alpine to win its 7th Elite crown. Expect Alpine (9 titles), Washington CYC (9 Final Fours, 4 Finals since 1999), NY USAB (4 Final Fours since 2004), and the NY RL Cruisers (3 Final Fours since 2007) to contend. Additional bracketbusters could include the Toronto Dragons (3 Final Fours), the Boston Hurricanes (3 Final Fours), Vancouver Boiling Point (2012 Open Champs), and the NY Crossbearers (2011 Open Winners). Word on the streets is also that the Chicago Dragons are plotting a return.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
Format: Either 8 or 12 teams.
- The NACBA will select 8-12 Elite teams from the pool of Men's Open/Mens Elite teams to compete in the highest division of Chinese Basketball. Teams will be selected based on their previous performance(s) at the NACBAIT, and NACBA approved events.
- The Final Four teams from the 2012 Elite division are guaranteed bids into the Elite division.
- In order to preserve longstanding tradition, four Elite bids will also be reserved for the "founding member" teams if they opt to enter a team into this division: Boston Knights, Chicago Dragons, NY Rockits, and Philadelphia Suns.
- If any of the previous year's automatically qualifying teams are founding member teams, then it will open up one additional spot.
- There is also a guaranteed spot for the team who captured the previous year's Open Championship.
- Teams not selected for the Men's Elite Division will compete in the Men's Open division.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 4 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA certified referees
Mens Open Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: In 2012, it was a Canadian dominated scene as 3 of the Final Four teams hailed from north of the border. In the end, Vancouver Boiling Point downed Vancouver Strathcona to earn the coveted hardware. In 2013, we should expect contending squads from historic programs such as the Boston Knights, NY Rockits, NY USAB, Philly Suns, and Washington CYC. Upstart squads from Texas, Montreal Mars, LA Blob City, LA Everest, and Davis Dynasty are also on the radar. This year will be as wide open as ever in the Mens Open!
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
- All participants must be at least 16 years old and can play for only one team.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 8-16 teams.
- Teams not selected for the Men's Elite Division will compete in the Men's Open division.
- The Top Two teams from the 2012 Friendship Division will compete in the Men’s Open division.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees
Mens Friendship Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: The Friendship division is our recreational level division. Teams from LA have shown that they can dominate the Friendship Division with relative ease, as the LA Anchormen and LA Everest have swept through the past two years unscathed. Will the east coast recapture their shot at glory, or will one of the Toronto teams step up to the big stage? It’s anyone’s game, but the preseason favorites should probably include the Boston Knights, Chicago Dragons, NY Falcons, Philadelphia Fastball, and Toronto CCYAA. There could also be a reunion of the MIT Fob Five team of yesteryear, since quite a few of their players now reside in the Minny area.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
- All participants must be at least 16 years old and can play for only one team.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament. .
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 8-16 teams.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees.
Mens Seniors 35 Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: The 2012 Seniors division was dominated by the Chicago Dragons 35’s. Now that they’re even closer to home, we foresee an even stronger team in their crystal ball. But Toronto CCYAA (7 time Champions) has held court for so long that they have an obligation to reload with “younger” legs. NYC Skyline made a surprise run to the Finals in Richmond, BC so they’ve got the skills. And never count out guys like the Boston Knights, or the Winnipeg Storm.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese) with the following exception:
- All participants must be 35 years of age by tournament time to be eligible and can only play for one team throughout the tournament.
- Each team is allowed to have two(2) 100% Asian (non-chinese) players on its roster (100% Korean is okay, 50% Filipino is not) that has participated in the Nationals prior to 1999. Please be sure that you understand this rule, we do not want to rule any player ineligible to play at the tournament. Please be sure you understand this rule, as it may impact your team’s eligibility.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players.
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament
Format: 6-12 teams.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees.
Mens Master 45 Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: The Chicago Dragons have now taken back to back titles. It’s going to be up to the likes of the NY Thunder, Toronto CCYAA, the NY Legends, or Montreal MMAC to make a run. Perhaps this is the year that the legendary NJ Pirates or the dynastic SF Saints makes a comeback. The Masters division should be very competitive in 2013.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese) with the following exception:
- All participants must be 45 years of age by tournament time to be eligible and can only play for one team throughout the tournament.
- Each team is allowed to have two(2) 100% Asian (non-chinese) players on its roster (100% Korean is okay, 50% Filipino is not) that has participated in the Nationals prior to 1999. Please be sure that you understand this rule, we do not want to rule any player ineligible to play at the tournament. Please be sure you understand this rule, as it may impact your team’s eligibility.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players.
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament
If you have any questions about this exception, contact the Tournament Committee.Format: 6-12 teams.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees
Womens Open Division
$800 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: She got game. The SF ArcAngels have now taken home 5 rings and are now seeking some jewelry for their other hand. The Toronto Black Dragons (2010 Champs) were upset early in 2012, and that probably won’t happen again, as they are on the short list. Other teams such as LA Aiya (4-time Champs), Toronto CCYAA (2006 Champs), and Washington CYC have enough talent to win it. These games are played at a great pace and display the amazing athleticism that these ladies possess. This is the highest level of Chinese Basketball available, and admission is still free.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
- All participants must be at least 14 years old and can play for only one team.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players.
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 8 teams.
- A limit of 8 teams will compete in this division.
- The Final Four teams from 2013 are guaranteed bids.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 4 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA certified referees.
Womens Liberty Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description: The Liberty division is a chance for new teams, lower tier teams, younger teams, or less experienced teams to really shine! Squads like the NY Rockits, NY Sabres Green, Philly Lady Suns, and Toronto CCYAA will enlist and compete.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
- All participants must be at least 14 years old and can play for only one team.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players.
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 6-9 teams.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees
Boys Juniors 18 & Under Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description:The Washington CYC 18’s completely ruled the 2012 Juniors division in a previously unseen way. But we know that Toronto CCYAA and the NY USAB/QHCC Warriors are going to come back better for the experience. Contenders should also come in the form of the Boston Knights, NY Rockits, and the Winnipeg Storm. The 18/Under division has always been an exciting event, so make sure you check it out in 2013!
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
- All participants must not have attained the age of 19 before tournament time and can play for only one team during this tournament.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 6-12 teams.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees.
Boys Youth 15 & Under Division
$750 Entry Fee , Plus $150 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit
Description:The Youth Division is the tomorrow our Tournament. Future stars will learn to handle the pressure of the big games, as they face off with the best young talent from cities across North America. NY USAB/QHCC will be coming back to defend their Championship, but will have fend off Toronto CCYAA, NY Rockits, and the Boston Knights. The NY Titans could make the trip out and really make some noise. The Youth teams always have energy to burn, so if you want to see some fast paced action, take a look here!
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
- All participants must not have attained the age of 16 before tournament time and can play for only one team during this tournament.
- Maximum team roster of 12 players.
- At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
- Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 6-12 teams.
- Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
- After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
- 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
- All games officiated by NCAA/IAABO certified referees